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HI HB1889

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new chapter in Hawaii Revised Statutes creating a homeless person's bill of rights to protect the rights, privacy, and property of homeless persons.

  • Guarantees homeless persons the right to move freely in public spaces without harassment from law enforcement, equal employment opportunities, emergency medical care, voting rights, protection of personal information, privacy in personal property, and equal treatment by state and county agencies.

  • Defines "homeless person" using the same meaning as "homeless" in section 346-361 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

  • Allows each county to post notice of the bill of rights in a usual location for county notices.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Homeless Persons; Bill of Rights

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/19/2014
Human Services3/6/2014
Finance2/14/2014
Human Services1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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